Important Announcement !

We would like to make you aware of an upcoming Microsoft Azure pricing change that will affect organisations still running workloads on older virtual machine (VM) series.

From 1-February-2027, Microsoft will increase pricing for specific Azure Virtual Machines and Azure Storage services in selected Azure regions. Prices for the following VM series will rise by approximately 25%:

• v1: Bv1, D, Ds, F, Fs, G, Gs, Ls, NP and HC
• v2: Av2, Amv2, Dv2, Dsv2, Fsv2 and Lsv2

These changes apply to pay-as-you-go pricing. Existing Reserved Instances (RIs) will not be affected, as RI pricing is locked in at the time of purchase.

Please note that the new rates will apply automatically from the effective date. All affected Azure resources in your organisation will be billed at the updated pricing, and no further approval is required for this change to take effect.

While February may seem some way off, now is the right time to check whether your environment is affected and review the options available to you.

Turn the change into an optimization opportunityAI raises the stakes.

This is a good time to review your current Azure workloads and make sure you are getting the best value from your cloud investment. Cobweb MENA can help you assess your environment, identify the workloads that may be affected and explore ways to:

• Optimize Azure costs and eliminate unnecessary spend
• Review whether your existing VM configurations remain right for you
• Identify opportunities to modernise or migrate from older VM series

Starting the conversation early is key. Giving yourself time to assess your environment and weigh up your options means you can make informed decisions, rather than reacting once the new pricing is already in effect.

To get started, simply fill the “Help Me with My Azure” cost management request form or send us an email at: sales.uae@cobweb.com.

Our team will review your requirements, explain the potential impact on your Azure environment and recommend the most suitable next steps.

Please don’t wait until February. Let’s work together now to review your costs and explore alternative VM options before the new rates apply.

The Cobweb MENA TEAM